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Study Economics in the United Kingdom

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Bachelor

    BA in Economics

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  2. Undergraduate

    Economics (Econ) L100 (Undergraduate)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics and Mathematics (BA/BSc hons)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  4. Other programmes

    FdA Financial Services (Taught at partner college)

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Financial Economics - BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  7. Postgraduate

    International and Financial Economics (Postgraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    International Economic Development MSc (Taught course)

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    LLB (Hons) Law and Taxation

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  10. Other programmes

    Public Services

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Trade Union Courses

    Dundee College 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  12. Other programmes

    Building Services Engineering

    University Campus Suffolk 🇬🇧 Ipswich, United Kingdom

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  13. Postgraduate

    Economics - entry in September 2015 (Postgraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  15. Undergraduate

    Economics with Mathematics (international) LG12 (Undergraduate)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Leadership for Health Services Improvement MSc/PGDip (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    BA Economics and Russian Civilisation

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics and Government, BA (Hons), Full-time

    De Montfort University Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics and Sociology - BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  20. Associate

    Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE Diploma Level 3 (Military Academy)

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    International Economics & Finance - BSc/BScEcon (Hons)

    Cardiff Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  22. Postgraduate

    International Studies (Global Political Economy) - entry in September 2015 (Postgraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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Study Economics in the United Kingdom – facts and figures

In the United Kingdom, 188 universities and colleges offer 1,310 Economics programmes: 379 Bachelor, 314 Master and 36 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are London, Birmingham, Manchester and Colchester. Institutions with the widest choice: University of London, University of Essex and Cornwall College.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 1,310 Economics programmes at 188 institutions in the United Kingdom. Popular cities include London, Birmingham and Manchester.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in the United Kingdom?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of London, University of Essex, Cornwall College, University of Birmingham and University of Manchester.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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